I have taught in Thailand, UK, Qatar and now China. I live in Beijing with my wife and son. We all enjoy travel, especially in Asia. We are planning trips toKorea, Tibet, Xinjiang and NE China.
Interests in Geography
Cultural geography
Children's geographies
Geographies of exclusion.
Post-colonial geographies.
Post-modern geographies.
Development
Tourism.
Globalization (social and cultural aspects).
Visual research methods and film.
Academic work:
My first degree is from the University of Wales, Swansea where I studied Anthropology and Geography. I completed my Masters in Education at the University of Cambridge. I am now completing my PhD at the University of Bath in the UK. My thesis explores how international school children experience their local environment, with data collection in Al Khor, Qatar.
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Awards:
ØUniversity of Wales Department awards: Best Second Year Geography Award, Best Geography Finalist Award.
ØLesley Drew Prize: awarded on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Studies (University of Wales) for achieving the highest standard in the final examination.
ØAwarded the University of Cambridge Pilkington Trust Travel Award.
Oliver:
I have taught in Thailand, UK, Qatar and now China. I live in Beijing with my wife and son. We all enjoy travel, especially in Asia. We are planning trips toKorea, Tibet, Xinjiang and NE China.
Interests in Geography
Academic work:
My first degree is from the University of Wales, Swansea where I studied Anthropology and Geography. I completed my Masters in Education at the University of Cambridge. I am now completing my PhD at the University of Bath in the UK. My thesis explores how international school children experience their local environment, with data collection in Al Khor, Qatar.
Publications:
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